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Over $22k raised for injured Kiwi

Owners and staff of a Canadian gym where a young New Zealander broke his neck on a trampoline are thrilled an appeal has already exceeded a target of $20,000.

'Bit of a job' after car hits house

A Hampden house which has just been sold was significantly damaged when a car ploughed into it yesterday afternoon.

Family and friends to farewell 'caring son'

Family and friends mourning the loss of 11-year-old Connor Phillips, who died in a hunting accident, will gather for his funeral on Friday.

Editorial: Seven basic gun rules need heeding

The death of Reporoa boy Connor Phillips as a hunting party was unloading firearms in Kaingaroa Forest on Sunday is the fifth fatal accident with firearms in New Zealand this year.

Two injured in motorbike crashes

Two men suffered serious injuries in separate motorbike crashes in Waikato yesterday.

Driver in truck crash 'impaired'

Police claim he was under the influence.

'A bad year' for shooting incidents

The issues surrounding safe handling of firearms has resurfaced after the death of an 11-year-old boy who died in an hunting accident in Kaingaroa Forest..

Police name cyclist killed in crash

Police have released the name of the cyclist who died in a downhill crash in Christchurch on Thursday.

Kiwi breaks neck practising ski tricks

Family members rush to Canada to comfort young New Zealander after gym trampoline accident.

'I'll do you proud Mum'

A woman's death in a freak pony-riding accident was witnessed by her 14-year-old daughter.

Motorhome hits overbridge, closing motorway

Southbound lanes of Auckland's Southern Motorway were closed for about 30 minutes after the Penrose overbridge was struck by a large motorhome.

Man survives 150-metre fall

A man survived a 150m fall in the Whanganui River valley after a hunting mishap.

Police name motorcyclist killed in crash

A motorcyclist who died in Upper Hutt on Wednesday has been named by police as 37-year-old Koro Robin Peachey of Wainuiomata.

'Lucky escape' for drink driver

Unlicensed driver had three young passengers in the car when he lost control.

Cyclist killed in Christchurch crash

Man believed to be in his 50s was seen cycling downhill before fatal smash.

Grief for boy killed on road

Thomas Evans was following his dad across the road when he was hit by a car.

Truck driver crushed by metal beams

A 50-year-old truck driver crushed and lacerated by metal beams while unloading his vehicle at a Hamilton factory remains in a serious but stable condition at Waikato Hospital this morning.

Cyclist pinned under SUV crushed

Award-winning architect pleads guilty to careless driving after he dragged cyclist 20 metres along road and left tyre marks on helmet.